Mandi Carey, CSSGB

Experience

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  The Project 2013

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Project Team Member

  -Developed a project management plan for a company seeking to increase employee retention rate, hire advanced skilled employees, and attract more people to Michigan-Competed in The Project 2013 and took 3rd overall for best project management plan

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  Michigan Technological University

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  -Managed and delegated tasks for 12-15 employees in a cafeteria setting-Maintained facilities per MTU and OSHA regulations-Submitted supervisor reports-Promoted Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement strategies -Planned the largest Baja SAE invitation event in the country-Executed marketing campaign to attract schools and companies to attend the event-Solicited sponsorship bids-Prepared supplier list-Monitored event

  • Student Supervisor

    Jan 2011 - May 2014

  • Event Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - Feb 2014
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  Lexamar Corporation

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

  MRO Buyer

  Responsible for the procurement and management of maintenance, repair, and operations related supplies and services to ensure effective operation for LexaMar Corporation, a tier one automotive manufacturing facility. -Soliciting bids and compiling recommendations-Assembling bid packages-Participating in negotiations-Preparing/releasing approved supplier list-Monitoring supplier performance-Reconciling variances between purchase orders and invoices-Identifying cost saving opportunities Show less

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  Great Lakes Energy

  Jul 2017 - now

  Assistant Purchasing Manager

  Assist in managing orderly and efficient purchasing practices and facilities maintenance for Michigan's third largest member-owned electric distribution system.-Manage and delegate tasks for direct reports-Oversee buildings and grounds repairs and maintenance-Manage vendor profiles and supplier performance-Reconcile variances between purchase orders and invoices-Identify cost saving opportunities